FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 24, 2014

MEDIA CONTACT
Jacinda Howard, Staff Liaison, (253) 591-5221

Apply by Oct. 15 for a Position on the
Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board

The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four voluntary positions on the 10-member Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board. Two positions require experience as an attorney; one position requires experience as a certified public accountant; and one position requires experience in the construction or development of affordable housing.

The Board, among other things, administers loans to a variety of clients including low-income Tacoma families who need help buying or repairing their homes, developers that provide multi-family housing to low-income families, businesses that create jobs or rehabilitate blighted commercial spaces, and non-profit organizations that provide housing assistance and economic development services to the Tacoma community.

Board members serve two-year terms. To the extent possible, the board shall be comprised of two members with experience as attorneys, two members with experience in banking or financing, two members with experience in the construction or development industry, two members with experience as certified public accountants, and two members with three or more years of experience as licensed real estate brokers or agents.

For additional information on the Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority Board, please visit their page on the City’s website or contact Jacinda Howard at (253) 591-5221.